Bill > HB1110

This bill modifies the notice requirements for judicial in rem tax foreclosures, a legal process where a county or municipality initiates a lawsuit to take ownership of property due to unpaid taxes. Specifically, it changes how a county or municipal corporation must notify "interested parties" – individuals or entities with a legal stake in the property – when filing a complaint to foreclose on certain vacant and abandoned properties. Instead of requiring notice to be sent by both first-class and certified mail within five days of filing, the bill mandates that the complaint be served on each interested party according to the Maryland Rules, which are the official rules governing legal procedures in the state. This change aims to streamline the notification process while ensuring legal compliance.